History of Europe

Which was a consequence from the crusades?

There were many consequences of the Crusades, including:

- increased cultural exchange between Europe and the Middle East, leading to the introduction of new ideas, foods, and technologies into Europe;

- increased trade between Europe and the Middle East;

- the rise of the Knights Templar and other military orders;

- the weakening of the Byzantine Empire and the rise of the Ottoman Turks;

- the division of Christianity between the Catholic and Orthodox churches;

- the growth of religious intolerance and anti-Semitism;

- the loss of life and destruction of property caused by the fighting.